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1988 Map of Nottely Dam

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Nottely Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Nottely Lake dominates this Blue Ridge landscape, where the Nottely River was impounded by the Nottely Dam for power and recreation. The 1988 survey documents the intricate shoreline and the surrounding mountain ridges that define the border between Georgia and North Carolina. Small agricultural and residential nodes like Loudermilk, Ivylog, and Bethlehem are scattered among the foothills of the Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, including numerous country churches such as Antioch Ch and Providence Ch, alongside family cemeteries like Casteel Cem. The map captures a transitional era where traditional orchards, including Notalee Orchards, persisted alongside modern lakeside infrastructure like the Power Intake tower and multiple boat ramps. Named gaps and knobs, such as Wolfpen Gap and Gobblers Knob, provide a precise record of the local topography.